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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.24, 25,187.09 and 6,790.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.24, 25,187.09 and 6,790.86 is: 10,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.24 : 25,187.09 = 6,790.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.24/25,187.09 = 6,790.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.24x = 25,187.09 × 6,790.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.24x = 171,042,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,042,002.00/16,779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.67

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